Massive 700-pound alligator in Georgia discovered in irrigation ditch

A roughly 13-foot, 700-pound alligator was found in an irrigation ditch, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said this week.

Puppy dies after eating 50 short ribs

A shelter in California has shared a sad story about a puppy who ate too many short ribs as a cautionary tale for other pet owners.

6 dolphins dead after beaching along Southern California coastline; experts searching for answers

Experts are trying to determine what is causing dolphins along the Southern California coastline to beach after several deceased dolphins washed ashore, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center said.

Fat rat stuck in sewer saved after nine-person rescue effort in Germany

A rat packing on a little extra winter weight got stuck in a sewer grate in Germany on Sunday afternoon, prompting an impressive rescue effort.

Giraffe dies in accident at Kansas City Zoo barn

Kansas City Zoo officials say an adult male giraffe died after suffering a spinal cord injury in a zoo barn.

'All are welcome': Florida church hosts dog-friendly service

All dogs may go to heaven, but not all dogs go to church.  Saint Benedict's Episcopal Church in Plantation, Florida, has welcomed dogs to its Saturday service for the past 10 years. 

Vet issues warning after dogs hospitalized for marijuana

A veterinarian in Connecticut is warning pet owners to be careful after she treated two dogs for likely ingesting marijuana.

Gator eats python in Florida Everglades

A Florida man captured a Florida moment on video playing out in front of him in South Florida. 

Emotional reunion, 101 days after dog is separated from family in Camp Fire

He's being called a symbol of hope. 101 days after being separated from his owners as they fled the Camp Fire, an Akita dog named Kingston has been reunited with his family.

Bei Bei and Mei Xang play in snow at Smithsonian National Zoo in DC

While many in the District dreaded the arrival of snow Wednesday morning, DC’s favorite pandas celebrated its arrival in the nation’s capital.